Jeff Nelson
Nike Inc.
Beaverton
28
years of professional experience
Assisted teams in overcoming challenges through flexibility and commitment. Demonstrated reliability and a willingness to learn new skills quickly. Supported independent projects while enhancing personal competencies.
Work History
Lead Global Demand Planner, Accessories
3 Years 2 Months- Developed and maintained forecasting models to improve accuracy of demand predictions.
- Implemented best practices for demand planning processes to enhance efficiency.
- Reviewed historical data to identify patterns and inform future demand strategies.
- Participated in regular meetings to discuss inventory status and demand challenges.
- Analyzed historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical models and evaluate their accuracy.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, finance and operations teams to ensure accuracy of forecast data and assumptions.
Finance Manager, Kids
2 Years 7 Months- Supporting the financial planning process for the Kids team across Footwear & Apparel, creating seasonal growth and profitability aligning to the Kids strategy
- Created Kids Fact Pack and established foundational planning process, enhancing strategic alignment.
- Managed MBR & QBR reporting process; collaborated with Central Finance Team to ensure accurate data for monthly Kids reporting package.
- Implemented new MR dashboard to increase visibility into seasonal margin reports and establish accountability for CSR targets.
Finance Manager, Womens
3 Years 10 Months- Supported the financial planning process across Run, Train, & Live categories for the Women’s offense. Collaborated with Strategy and Leadership to help drive growth & profitability across the Women’s Leadership team, through-out CSR, SBR, MBR, & QBR processes
- Took ownership of key workstreams to help drive revenue opportunities for the Women's offense, through Tights & Bras market share analysis
- Owned and managed the SBR process across the Women’s portfolio
- Took ownership of key workstreams to help drive revenue opportunities for the Women's offense, through Tights & Bras market share analysis
- Managed Women’s Cost Center budget
Finance Manager, Equipment
2 Years 10 Months- Led the Margin Planning offense across Equipment and Socks categories, helped grow overall EQ margins +350bps during time in role
- Implemented EQ in CSR process across multiple categories, enhancing alignment and efficiency
- Integrated EQ into Business Planning Process, improving visibility into macros for targeting
- Collaborated cross-functionally to identify and correct data issues, streamlining margin reporting accuracy
- Managed a team of SFA’s across four AP Sport categories for one year
Sr Financial Analyst, NSW Apparel
2 Years 8 Months- Led cost and margin planning for NSW categories, maintaining accretive margin plan aligned with financial targets through scenario planning and target FOB setting guidance. Job also consisted of working with product teams on problem solving solutions throughout the game plan calendar to better meet operational gross pricing margin targets
- Developed comprehensive financial models for product line evaluations.
- Analyzed financial data to support strategic decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline budgeting processes.
Cost Planning Analyst, Team & Licensed
1 Year 2 Months- Created and maintained accretive margin plan for Team and Licensed Business through scenario planning, target FOB setting, and managing pre-costing process with cost execution team, ensuring category met margin targets at season start. Job also entailed working with product teams on problem solving solutions throughout the season to better meet operational gross pricing margin targets
- Analyzed supply chain data to identify trends and improve efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product planning processes.
- Developed reports to support strategic decision-making for inventory management.
Product Developer II, Team & Licensed
8 Years 8 Months- Developed innovative product concepts for athletic footwear and apparel.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product design and functionality.
- Managed assigned styles with cross-functional teams to ensure timely commercialization across multiple apparel product types. Conducted pre-costing and negotiated prices with factories for assigned styles based on seasonal product brief to achieve category margin goals. Conducted research and development of materials and graphic development on each style to identify options for improving profitability.
- Conducted market research to identify consumer trends and preferences.
Product Technician, Team & Licensed
1 Year 3 Months- Analyzed garment and graphic strike-offs, updated bills of materials using Excel and Nike PPS systems, and engaged in weekly fit sessions to relay style updates and changes to factory partners.
Sr. Clerk
11 Months- Supported trading floor projects by creating documents and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Customer Service Representative
4 MonthsEducation
University of Phoenix - Marketing, Business Administration
Oregon State University - Business Administration
Skills
Assisted in creating financial forecasts to support budget planning.
Helped manage budgets to ensure alignment with financial goals.
Supported the preparation of financial reports for stakeholders.
Contributed to strategic planning processes to enhance organizational growth.
Collaborated with business partners to identify financial opportunities.
Aided in resolving complex financial issues through analysis.
Worked with cross-functional teams to enhance project outcomes.
Analyzed data to provide insights for decision-making.
Aligned financial strategies with overall business objectives.
Facilitated problem-solving sessions to address financial challenges.
Participated in scenario planning to assess potential financial impacts.
Timeline
Lead Global Demand Planner, Accessories
Nike Inc.
05.2023 - 07.2026Read More
Finance Manager, Kids
Nike, Inc.
10.2020 - 05.2023Read More
Finance Manager, Womens
Nike, Inc.
12.2016 - 10.2020Read More
Finance Manager, Equipment
Nike, Inc.
02.2014 - 12.2016Read More
Sr Financial Analyst, NSW Apparel
Nike, Inc.
06.2011 - 02.2014Read More
Cost Planning Analyst, Team & Licensed
Nike, Inc.
04.2010 - 06.2011Read More
Product Developer II, Team & Licensed
Nike, Inc.
08.2001 - 04.2010Read More
Product Technician, Team & Licensed
Nike Inc.
05.2000 - 08.2001Read More
Sr. Clerk
Enron Capital and Trade
10.1998 - 09.1999Read More
Customer Service Representative
Ganis Credit Corporation
04.1998 - 08.1998Read More
Oregon State University
Oregon State University from Business Administration
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University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix from Marketing, Business Administration
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